Heat — Southern Hidalgo County, Texas

2023-08-09 · Southern Hidalgo County, Texas

Event narrative

The McAllen-Miller International Airport ASOS station (KMFE) recorded heat indices reaching or exceeding 111 degrees between 1:53PM CDT and 3:53PM CDT the afternoon of August 9th. The South Texas International Airport AWOS station (KEBG) recorded heat indices reaching or exceeding 111 degrees between 1:15PM CDT and 4:15PM CDT the afternoon of August 9th.

Wider weather episode

Persistent mid-level ridging aloft combined with ample low-level moisture to provide high heat and humidity across the Rio Grande Valley and Deep South Texas much of August.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1118540. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.